Rift Valley Fever

The Kenyan Veterinary Board

The Federally Regulated Veterinary Board

] The board chairman Christopher Wanga said the governorates and the national government need to work for effective disease control and management.

Dr Wanga said the recent disease outbreaks, a life-altering illness and a life-threatening illness, are a challenge on the veterinary services delivery system.

Rift Valley Fever In Several Counties Including; Wajir, Tana River, Isiolo and Baringo

Rift Valley is a disease that is transmitted by mosquitoes and spread from animals to human beings.

KVB which is a statutory body established under Section 3 of the Veterinary Surgeons and Veterinary Paraprofessionals (VSVP) Act. NO. 29 0f 2011 also needed the national and county governments to employ adequate veterinary staff to provide services to the public.

"We need to strengthen private veterinary services. "Said Dr. Wanga.

Nyeri, Garissa, Nakuru, Kakamega, Mombasa, and increase the number (19659004) "Routine disease surveillance and control should be undertaken with mandatory vaccinations carried out in time to mitigate losses.

He said the board would badess the performance of the quarantine of the epidemic and prevent the spread of disease.

"KVB endeavors to continue with its advisory role to governments and regulates the provision of food and welfare services and food safety of animal origin. "Said Dr. Wanga."